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Westwood, KY

Westwood, KY.

Population: 19,189 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Westwood, KY is $124,363 — down 3.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $163,000 after a median 57 days on market. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with heat wave, ice storm, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$124,363

Typical home value

-3.1%

1-year change

57

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$124,363
1-year appreciation
-3.1%
3-year appreciation
-0.5%
5-year appreciation
-1.8%
10-year appreciation
+32.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2023)
$138,381
House Price Index (state)
413.6 (+4.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$163,000
Median list price
$149,000
Median price per sqft
$101
1-year sale-price change
+4.5%
Median days on market
57 days
Homes sold (recent period)
81
For-sale inventory
85
Sale-to-list ratio
97.2%
Active listings
78
1-year forecast
+1.1%
Days to pending
37 days
New listings (monthly)
26

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$858/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$864/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,006/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,287/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,393/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.4 : 1
School districts serving the area
Ashland Independent, Raceland-Worthington Independent
Schools include
Crabbe Elementary School, Hager Elementary School, Oakview Elementary School, Charles Russell Elementary School, Ashland Head Start

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
heat wave, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
heat wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
63
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 51% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
43.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Allied Chemical & Ironton Coke (2.3 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
54.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
292
Days with Moderate air quality
73
Highest AQI recorded (year)
97

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
18,147
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
16,042

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Ashland Regional Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field (HTS) (9 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
KING'S DAUGHTERS' MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+108 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1966
Housing built before 1970
57.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,219
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
74.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
23,108
Average weekly wage
$1,209
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
12

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

WestwoodState medianUS median
Typical home value$124,363$169,240$288,527
Median sale price$163,000$234,500$325,000
Median days on market57 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,219$921$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Westwood, KY?
$124,363.
What is the median sale price in Westwood, KY?
$163,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Westwood, KY?
Median days on market: 57 days.
What is typical rent in Westwood, KY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,006/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Westwood, KY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: heat wave, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning, winter weather.
Is Westwood, KY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Westwood, KY. 63 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Westwood, KY?
Risk to homes is higher than 51% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Westwood, KY?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Westwood, KY?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Allied Chemical & Ironton Coke, 2.3 mi.
How many schools serve Westwood, KY?
8 schools (4 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Westwood, KY walkable?
Walkability index: 9.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Westwood, KY?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Westwood, KY?
Regional Price Parity: 90.2 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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